Grey Ironbark is a large size tree that grows along the coast of New South Wales and southern Queensland. A premium native hardwood it has been well regarded as a high quality timber in Australia. Did you know Indigenous Australians have used this tough hardwood to make spear throwers and boil its bark for skin ailments! It is a particularly strong and durable timber, with a high Janka rating of 14 kN (Jarrah, for example, is rated at 8.5). This makes is the perfect timber for busy households with kids, pets or areas with a lot of foot traffic. The timber’s appearance ranges from reddish browns to dark browns with a tight and straight grain. This timber’s inherent strength has seen it used for a wide variety of applications including construction, boats, decking, interior flooring and even sporting goods.